Cephalus

[ sef-uh-luhs ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the husband of Procris.

-cephalus

combining form

1. denoting a cephalic abnormality

   hydrocephalus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cephalus¹

New Latin -cephalus; see -cephalic

Example Sentences

Yes, but as old Cephalus once heard Sophocles say, the least of us know that love is a cruel and terrible master.

From Literature

She did not give in; she only did not firmly oppose him, but that was enough for Cephalus.

From Literature

She was married very happily to Cephalus, a grandson of the King of the Winds, Aeolus; but they had been married only a few weeks when Cephalus was carried off by no less a personage than Aurora herself, the Goddess of the Dawn.

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This malicious suggestion drove Cephalus mad with jealousy.

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Cephalus, however, had quickly come to his senses and realized the poor part he had played.

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